Following Al-Riyadh's heavy defeat against Al-Qadisiyah, Uruguayan coach José Daniel Carreño made important statements to explain the reasons for this unexpected setback in the thirteenth round of the Saudi Professional League. The resounding 4-0 victory for Al-Qadisiyah at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium has raised numerous questions in the sports community about the team's readiness and its ability to compete against rival clubs.
Reasons for the technical collapse in the match
During the post-match press conference, Carreno attributed the main reason for the loss to the psychological and mental impact on the players after conceding the first goal. The veteran coach said, "Al-Qadisiyah's early goal completely disrupted our plans, which negatively affected the team's balance throughout the match." Carreno affirmed his acceptance of the technical responsibility, indicating his determination to work diligently to correct all the tactical and individual errors that appeared during the match, in order to ensure that this scenario is not repeated in the upcoming rounds of the league.
Winter transfer window surprise
In a related development, Carreno made a surprising announcement regarding the upcoming winter transfer window. Despite the 4-0 defeat, which might have prompted any coach to call for reinforcements, the Riyadh coach had a different opinion, stating: "We will not be signing any new players in the winter transfer window, and we must rely entirely on the current squad." This statement reflects the coach's confidence in his existing group and his desire to strengthen team cohesion rather than make drastic changes that could disrupt the team's stability. He urged everyone to continue working with the same spirit and approach in the coming period.
Carreno's experience and the challenges of the Roshan League
It's worth noting that José Daniel Carreño is no stranger to Saudi football, boasting a distinguished record and extensive experience gained from his previous stints coaching major clubs such as Al-Nassr, Al-Shabab, and Al-Wehda. His return to lead Al-Riyadh represents a new challenge in his career, especially given the tremendous development of the Saudi league and the influx of international stars, making the competition fiercer and more difficult for all clubs.
This defeat puts Al-Riyadh in front of a real challenge to quickly regain balance, as staying in the safe areas of the standings requires intensive technical and psychological work from the coaching staff, especially with the decision to close the door on new signings, which puts the ball in the court of the current players to prove their worth in the upcoming rounds.
